The purpose of this research project is to examine the opiate experience in adults and the process of finding succor through a Suboxone Treatment Modality. The areas for study will include life history, opiate experience, opiate withdrawal, clinical treatment. This research project is also being conducted in order for me to complete my master’s capstone project for the Department Counselor’s Education at the College at Brockport, SUNY.
Thank you for your interest in the Suboxone study. I am in need of participants that have a desire to share their struggle with opiate addiction and finding treatment and relief from the addiction. In particular, I am interested in knowing how the participants’ life has changed as a result of receiving Suboxone treatment. The interview is not a part of the treatment that is offered by GCASA. The interview will solely be used in the interest of the research study that I am conducting regarding Suboxone treatment for opiate addiction. The contents of the interview will not be shared with any staff member of GCASA.
The data that I collect from each participant’s interview may be used in written form but it will be presented anonymously. Your participation in the interview is strictly voluntary. If you choose to participate in the study, and then at some point during the interview you decide that you no longer wish to continue, the interview will stop at that point. I have prepared nine questions for the interview however you will be free to answer or to not answer any question. If you decide to participate in this study you will be in full control of what your story. Only share what you are comfortable sharing.
In order to participate in this study, your informed consent is required. You are being asked to make a decision whether or not to participate in the project. If you want to participate in the project, and agree with the statements below, please sign your name in the space provided at the end. Your treatment services will not be affected or impacted by participating or refusing to participate in this study. You may change your mind at any time and leave the study without penalty, even after the study has begun.
I understand that:
1. My participation is voluntary and I have the right to refuse to answer any questions. 2. I will be audio taped, or I may opt to give the interview without being taped. The
researcher will instead take extensive notes during the interview. The researcher will transcribe the audio tapes. There will be no way to connect me to my responses. If any publication results from this research, I would not be identified by name.
3. There is no benefit to participating in, or not participating, in this study. There is a minor risk in the time that it takes to complete the interview.
4. My participation involves being audiotaped or I may opt to not be taped during an
interview answering 10 primary questions (other questions may arise during the interview session) regarding my substance addiction and treatment. It is estimated that it will take 60 minutes to complete the interview.
5. Approximately 8 people will take part in this study. The results will be used for the completion of a master’s capstone project by the primary researcher.
6. Data, audio tapes, notes, and transcribed notes will be kept in a locked filing cabinet by the investigator. Only the primary investigator will have access to the tapes and
corresponding materials. Data, audio tapes, transcribed notes and consent forms will be destroyed by shredding when the research has been accepted and approved.
7. Emotional and physical fatigue, and emotional distress may be experienced as a result of the interview. The participant (you) may stop the interview at any time. The researcher will assume a “counseling” role during the interviewing session and the participant will be referred to his/her primary therapist.
I am 18 years of age or older. I have read and understand the above statements. All my questions about my participation in this study have been answered to my satisfaction. I agree to participate in the study realizing I may withdraw without penalty at any time during the survey process. If you have any questions you may contact:
Primary researcher Faculty Advisor Name: Shiela Campbell Name: Pat Goodspeed Phone Number: 585-815-1854
Department and phone number Counselor Education 585-395- 5493 Email address:[email protected] Email address: [email protected] I agree to participate and understand that I will be audio taped.
Signature:____________________________ Date:____________
I agree to participate, but do not agree to be audio taped. The researcher will take extensive notes during the interview.
Appendix B
SCRIPTED RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Thank you for your interest in the Suboxone study. I am in need of participants that have a desire to share their struggle with opiate addiction and finding treatment and relief from the addiction. In particular, I am interested in knowing how the participants’ life has changed as a result of receiving Suboxone treatment. The interview is not a part of the treatment that is offered by GCASA. The interview will solely be used in the interest of the research study that I am conducting regarding Suboxone treatment for opiate addiction. The contents of the interview will not be shared with any staff member of GCASA. The data that I collect from each
participant’s interview may be used in written form but it will be presented anonymously. Your participation in the interview is strictly voluntary. If you choose to participate in the study, and then at some point during the interview you decide that you no longer wish to continue, the interview will stop at that point. I have prepared nine questions for the interview however you will be free to answer or to not answer any question. If you decide to participate in this study you will be in full control of what your story. Only share what you are comfortable sharing.